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America's Strained Salute To Its Black Veterans

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on November 11, 2020 at 1:45pm

 

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image captionThese WWI soldiers returned to France in 1919 to receive the Croix de Guerre medal
 

African Americans have been fighting in conflicts for the US since the Revolutionary War. But despite their sacrifices, the reverence that America usually sets aside for its warriors has not been so forthcoming.

At the end of 2018, US Air Force veteran Janice Jamison was outside the town hall in Augusta before Stacey Abrams, then running for Georgia governor, ar

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Honoring Our Veterans: Let's Ceasefire For One Day. Can We Cease Our Political Hostilities

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on November 11, 2020 at 12:52pm
 
 

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Hopefully this week will bring a pause in the political skirmishes if only to honor those who have dedicated time in service to our nation — our veterans. At one time the original November 11th day of honor was moved to the fourth Monday in October, so federal employees could celebrate all national holidays on Mondays. But President Gerald Ford helped change that and by 1978, it was returned to November

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My Speech to The Marine Corps

Posted by Marc J. Victor on January 5, 2012 at 8:15am

Attorney and former U. S. Marine Marc J. Victor speaks to a local group of Marines.

Sergeant - Squad Leader - United States Marine Corps

1985 to 1992

Attorney Marc J. Victor Served during Operations Desert Storm/Shield; awarded Certificate of Commendation for efforts during Desert Storm; offered suggestion to Battalion Commander resulting in procedural changes for the withdrawal of battalion assets.

Marine Corps Speech from Marc Victor on Vimeo.

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